India's smartphone exports to US jump over 300 pc in October

IANS | December 4, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Despite tight global geopolitical conditions and the tariff standoff, India's smartphone exports to the US surged over three-fold year-on-year (YoY) to $1.47 billion in October, government data showed.

Govt to ensure that honest taxpayers can do business with dignity: Minister

IANS | December 4, 2025 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The government aims to ensure that honest taxpayers can do business with dignity and that the use of India’s land, waterways, or air becomes impossible, risky, and futile for illegal trade, Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said here on Thursday.

Putin’s India visit to strengthen new global order: PHDCCI

IANS | December 4, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India later today is expected to mark a “very, very important meeting” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one that could strengthen stability and contribute to the emerging global order, Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Thursday.

All probable causes behind Air India Ahmedabad crash being investigated: Murlidhar Mohol

IANS | December 4, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) All probable causes leading to the June 12, 2005, fatal Air India accident in Ahmedabad that killed more than 241 people onboard and several others on the ground are being investigated, and the final report will be published after the completion of the investigation, the government told the Parliament on Thursday.

Domestic investors pour $81.3 billion into Indian markets in 2025 to date

IANS | December 4, 2025 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have pumped $81.3 billion into Indian equities in 2025 year‑to‑date, surpassing full‑year inflows in 2024, even as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) made net outflows of $16.2 billion, a report said on Thursday.